The Philippines’ claim that it is now among the middle tier of Southeast Asian maritime powers after two decades of modernisation has come into question, with analysts saying that its navy still lacks enough firepower and reach to match regional rivals. Rear Admiral Joe Anthony C. Orbe, commander of the Philippine Fleet, told reporters on Tuesday that the country’s navy had attained the status of a “middle power” in Southeast Asia as it marked its 128th anniversary this month. “We are on par...
South Korea says it is investigating an incident on May 4 when two unidentified objects struck a Korean-operated cargo s
The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.